LG WTX3-09G vs Whirlpool WB90805: top load washing machines
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The Whirlpool WB90805 is $50 cheaper at its best current price. The Whirlpool WB90805 is 53 mm shallower. The LG WTX3-09G costs about $151 a year less to run at 32¢/kWh.
Prices
LG WTX3-09G
| The Good Guys | $799 | View |
| Appliances Online | $921$1,199 | View |
| LG (direct) | $999 | View |
Prices checked 10 Sept 2026.
Whirlpool WB90805
| Whirlpool (direct) | $749 | View |
| Appliances Online | $859$899 | View |
Prices checked 10 Sept 2026.
Side by side
| LGWTX3-09G | WhirlpoolWB90805 | |
|---|---|---|
| Buying | ||
| Best price | $799 | $749 |
| Running costs at 32¢/kWh | ||
| Energy stars | 5 ★ | 2 ★ |
| kWh a year | 197 | 670 |
| Cost a year | $63 | $214 |
| Cost per wash | about 17c | about 59c |
| Size | ||
| Width | 590 mm | 570 mm |
| Depth | 645 mm | 592 mm |
| Height | 1043 mm | 965 mm |
| Capacity and cycle | ||
| Capacity | 9 kg | 8.5 kg |
| Load type | Top | Top |
| Spin speed | 850 rpm | 850 rpm |
| Labelled cycle | 3 h 19 m | 2 h 50 m |
| Registry | ||
| Made in | China,South Korea,Thailand,Vietnam | China |
| Registration no. | ACW1750 | ACW1229 |
How we compare
Specifications are from the Australian Government's GEMS registration database (export 27 Aug 2026); dimensions and spin speeds missing from the registry come from retailer spec sheets, and the registry's figure is used where both exist. Prices are from the retailers shown, on the dates shown. Running costs apply 32¢/kWh to the registry's labelled test program, which assumes one warm wash a day; household bills vary with use and tariff.
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